Mystery whale washes up on California beach

A dead whale washed up on a beach in California and stumped biologists who were unable to determine the species.

The juvenile whale, measuring about 33 feet in length and weighing in at two tons, was found on a beach just north of Santa Barbara.

"We don't know what kind of whale it is," said Barbie Halaska, research assistant at the cetacean program of the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County.

After conducting a necropsy, scientists found that the whale had not been struck by a vessel or entangled in fishing gear, but its cause of death is still unknown.

"This whale is so young and apparently healthy when it died, that makes it all the more puzzling," said Halaska. "It just reinforces how little we know about these animals."

The carcass was towed out to sea and released.

Whale dies after beaching itself in Thailand

A whale has died after beaching itself on a beach in Thailand. The mammal was found stranded on the sand over the weekend and efforts were made to save it, but it later passed away.

The cause of the whale's death is not yet known, but Thai officials have said that they will carry out an autopsy to try and determine what caused it to strand itself. Officials added that they would also try to free any other whales that might be stranded in the future.

The whale's body was eventually towed out to sea and buried there.

'Mass hysteria' as dozens of whales spotted off coast of Sydney

Dozens of whales were spotted close to the shore off Coogee Beach in Sydney on Saturday, leading to concerns of a possible whale stranding.

The Department of Primary Industries alerted the public to the sighting and said it was investigating.

"DPI is working with experts from Taronga Zoo and the University of New South Wales to determine how best to respond to this situation," a department spokesperson said in a statement.

A number of people took to social media to share photos and videos of the whales, dubbing the event a "Mass hysteria."

Some speculated that the whales may have been chasing food, while others worried they might strand.

But officials eventually determined that the whales were simply passing through and posed no danger.

The Department of Primary Industries congratulated locals on their whale spotting skills and said it was an amazing sight.

Whale trapped in fishing net freed by rescuers

On a recent winter day, a humpback whale was seen struggling in a large fishing net just off the coast of California. The netted whale sparked a rescue effort involving boats and divers who eventually freed the mammal.

The humpback whale is a well-known species that can weigh up to 40 tons and measure up to 50 feet in length. These whales are known for their acrobatic displays when they breach the surface of the water. Unfortunately, this whale's giant size also made it difficult to free from the fishing net.

Rescuers first tried to free the whale by cutting away parts of the netting with knives, but this proved to be ineffective. The team then decided to use one of the boats to try and tow the whale free. However, this too was unsuccessful as the netting was wrapped tightly around the whale's body.

Finally, after several hours of effort, the rescuers were able to use a knife to cut through the netting and release the whale. The relieved humpback swam away quickly and was last seen heading northward towards Alaska.

While this particular rescue was successful, it highlights the dangers that whales face from fishing nets and other human-made threats. These animals often become entangled in nets or struck by boats, leading to fatalities or serious injuries.

There are ways you can help protect these majestic creatures by avoiding eating seafood caught using unsustainable methods such as bottom trawling and driftnetting. You can also promote responsible fisheries management practices that will help keep our oceans healthy and safe for whales and other marine life.

Huge whale carcass found on Scottish beach

A huge whale carcass was found washed ashore on a Scottish beach.

The 15-meter long creature is believed to be a baleen whale, although officials have yet to confirm the species.

Baleen whales are some of the largest creatures on Earth and can weigh up to 200 tons.

They are usually found in the cold waters of the Arctic and Antarctic, but this one appears to have died somewhere else and drifted north.

The whale's carcass is currently being studied by experts at the University of Aberdeen.